Cinnabon, Inc. is proud to work with Operation Gratitude®, an organization that annually sends 100,000+ care packages filled with snacks, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation to U.S. service members, veterans, and emergency first responders. The organization’s mission is to lift morale and express to our military and their families the appreciation and support of the American people.

Cinnabon® bakeries are helping to send Operation Gratitude care packages this holiday season by collecting donations and personal thank you notes from generous Guests. Cinnabon is also asking its fans to contribute in other ways. Here’s how:

In the comments section below, please take a few moments to write a note for our soldiers and their families. Our goal is to get at least 2,000 comments of thanks but, with your help, we know that we can exceed that goal. Please share this post with your family, friends, and co-workers and help us send a “Sweet Salute” to those who sacrifice to protect us and our country.

This holiday season, your words of appreciation will be shared on the Operation Gratitude blog and delivered electronically to all military families in their database. We truly believe that LIFE NEEDS FROSTING®.

New Episode of Emmy Award-Winning CBS Reality Series to be broadcast Friday, Nov. 16

ATLANTA, GA (Nov. 12, 2012) – As the leader of Cinnabon, Inc., the maker of World Famous Cinnamon Rolls, Kat Cole is used to seeing people smile while enjoying their indulgent treats. But her experience on the hit CBS series “Undercover Boss” helped her clearly see just how many dedicated and talented employees are helping to propel Cinnabon® as a brand. Cole’s journey will unfold on national television as she takes a thorough look inside Cinnabon Friday, November 16 (8pm/7c) on the CBS Television Network.

“Being with the brand for almost two years, I wanted to go undercover to talk to our employees about what they are dealing with day to day and how the changes our team has made have impacted them, our brand and our guests. This was a unique opportunity to do that without being recognized,” said Cole. “I walked away incredibly proud of our brand and with an even deeper understanding and appreciation for the unsung heroes throughout the Cinnabon system.”

Cole’s decision to participate in “Undercover Boss” fits well with her hands-on leadership style. She regularly visits bakeries around the world, often surprising employees as she rolls up her sleeves to work alongside them on all sides of the business. She became President of the company in 2011 and since then has become known for her intense and collaborative leadership style. Cole wanted to find ways to improve and grow the Cinnabon brand through the experience on “Undercover Boss.” At age 34, Cole is the youngest “boss” to be featured on the show.

She and other Cinnabon leaders will take what Cole learned and continue to build on the experience. Jobs that she participated in during the show include bakery cashier, machine operator, coffee host and bakery manager. As a result of “Undercover Boss,” several company-wide initiatives have been put into place, such as more efforts toward multicultural marketing, engaging employees in local fundraising efforts and a greater emphasis on product sampling.

Each week, the Emmy Award-winning “Undercover Boss,” which is just starting its fourth season, follows a different executive as they leave the comfort of their corner office for an undercover mission to examine the inner workings of their companies. While working alongside their employees, they see the effects their decisions have on others, where the problems lie within their organizations and get an up-close look at both the good and the bad while discovering and rewarding the unsung heroes who make their companies run.

About Cinnabon, Inc.

Founded in Seattle in 1985 and now based in Atlanta, Cinnabon, Inc. is the market leader among cinnamon roll bakeries. The company serves fresh, aromatic, oven-hot cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. Cinnabon currently operates more than 900 franchised locations worldwide, primarily in high traffic venues such as shopping malls, airports, train stations, travel plazas, entertainment centers and military establishments. Cinnabon is also a multi-channel licensor, partnering with other companies to provide brand licensed products at foodservice and retail venues. Visit www.cinnabon.com for more information, follow us on Twitter @Cinnabon or become a Facebook fan at http://www.facebook.com/Cinnabon.

Atlanta (May 31, 2012) –Cinnabon® bakeries are now adding chocolate and cherry flavors to its world famous cinnamon roll and blended beverages. Now through Nov. 3, Chocolate-Covered Minibons®, Chocolate-Covered Cherry Chillattas® and Cherry Tangy Chillattas are available at participating bakeries.

“We’re excited to have the opportunity to celebrate the Minibon roll’s 25th birthday by showcasing this smaller sweet treat with a Disturbingly Delicious™ twist of decadent chocolate,” said Kat Cole, president of Cinnabon. “Adding chocolate and cherry to our fans’ favorite products gives them the alternative to enjoy our unique flavors in different ways.”

In addition to the Chocolate-Covered Minibon, Cinnabon is featuring a Chocolate-Covered Cherry Chillatta™ and a Cherry Tangy Chillatta. The Chocolate-Covered Cherry Chillatta is a creamy beverage blended with a dairy mix, cherry flavor and chocolate sauce topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. The Cherry Tangy Chillatta is a fat-free, frozen lemonade blended with cherry syrup.

The suggested retail price of the Chocolate-Covered Minibon is $2.98, the Chocolate-Covered Cherry Chillatta is $3.99 (16 oz.) and $4.49 (24 oz.), and the Cherry Tangy Chillatta is $3.59 (16 oz.) and $4.29 (24 oz.).

For more information about Cinnabon, visit the company’s website at www.cinnabon.com.

About Cinnabon,Inc.

Founded in Seattle in 1985 and now based in Atlanta, Cinnabon, Inc. is the market leader among cinnamon roll bakeries. The company serves fresh, aromatic, oven-hot cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. Cinnabon currently operates more than 800 franchised locations worldwide, primarily in high traffic venues such as shopping malls, airports, train stations, travel plazas, entertainment centers, academic institutions and military establishments. Cinnabon is also a multi-channel licensor, partnering with other companies to provide brand licensed products at foodservice and retail venues. Visit www.cinnabon.com for more information, follow us on Twitter @Cinnabon or become a Facebook fan at http://www.facebook.com/Cinnabon.

Atlanta (Sept. 30, 2011) –For the second year in a row, Cinnabon is partnering with Operation Gratitude to raise money to send “Hugs from Home” care packages to our heroes overseas.

October 1 through 31, Guests can support this heart-warming cause by making donations at participating bakeries. For every $1.00 contribution, they will receive a $1.00 “Cinnabuck” valid on their next visit.

Guests can also use their cell phones to support our troops. For every Foursquare check-in to a bakery, Cinnabon will make a $1.00 donation to Operation Gratitude, for a maximum donation of $10,000.

“We are proud to spread the warmth of our baked goods to our guests throughout the year,” said Kat Cole, Cinnabon president. “It’s important for us to serve those who serve others, so we wanted to send our troops some sweet memories of home during the holiday season.”

Founded in Seattlein 1985 and now based in Atlanta, Cinnabon, Inc. is the market leader among cinnamon roll bakeries. The company serves fresh, aromatic, oven-hot cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. Cinnabon currently operates more than 800 franchised locations worldwide, primarily in high traffic venues such as shopping malls, airports, train stations, travel plazas, entertainment centers, academic institutions and military establishments. Visit www.cinnabon.com for more information, follow us on Twitter @CinnabonInc or become a Facebook fan at http://www.facebook.com/Cinnabon.

About Operation Gratitude

Operation Gratitude annually sends 100,000+ care packages filled with snacks, toiletries, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation addressed to individually named U.S. Service Members deployed in harm’s way, to their Children left behind and to Wounded Warriors recovering in transition units. Our mission is to lift morale, bring a smile to a service member’s face and express to our Armed Forces the appreciation and support of the American people. Each package contains donated product valued at ~$100 and costs the organization $15 to assemble and ship. Since its inception in 2003, Operation Gratitude has shipped more than 685,000 packages to American Military deployed overseas. Visit www.OperationGratitude.comfor more information.

Atlanta (Sept. 13, 2011) – Between now and Nov. 5 at participating bakeries, Cinnabon invites guests to “Fall in Love” with creamy caramel and a crispy churro.

Caramel flavor will be offered as a topping for our Center of the Roll or an addition to our creamy Mocha Chillatta. The new Carmel Mocha Chillatta is a premium beverage pick-me-up made with real coffee, chocolate, swirls of caramel, and heavenly whipped cream topping. The Caramel Center of the Roll consists of bite-sized pieces of baked sweet dough featuring Makara Cinnamon, brown sugar and caramel smear, and smothered with cream cheese frosting and caramel topping.

Back by popular demand, Cinnabon has added the Cinnamon Churro for just $1.99, or add a second one for only a dollar more.* Perfect for holding in one hand and carrying shopping bags in the other, the Cinnabon version of this favorite Mexican delight is a sweet, doughnut dough with a gooey Makara® cinnamon filling and dusted with sugar and cinnamon.

“We’ve heard from our fans that they like portable, on-the-go treats, and the Center of the Roll and the Cinnabon Churro both fit this category,” said Kat Cole, president of Cinnabon. “Additionally, we are providing a value to our guests by combining more options of their favorite baked goods with our signature coffee.”

For more information on these limited-time offers or to find a location near you, visit www.cinnabon.com.

* Prices and participation vary by location.

About Cinnabon,Inc.

Founded in Seattlein 1985 and now based in Atlanta, Cinnabon, Inc. is the market leader among cinnamon roll bakeries. The company serves fresh, aromatic, oven-hot cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. Cinnabon currently operates more than 800 franchised locations worldwide, primarily in high traffic venues such as shopping malls, airports, train stations, travel plazas, entertainment centers, academic institutions and military establishments. Visit www.cinnabon.com for more information, follow us on Twitter @CinnabonInc or become a Facebook fan at http://www.facebook.com/Cinnabon.

About FOCUS Brands

FOCUS Brands Inc. is the franchisor and operator of more than 3,300 ice cream stores, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes in 47 states and 53 countries under the brand names, Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Schlotzsky’s®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, and the franchisor of Seattle’s Best Coffee® on certain military bases and in certain international markets. Based in Atlanta, the primary objective of FOCUS Brands is to “FOCUS on making people happy.” Please visit www.focusbrands.com to learn more.

Atlanta (May 26, 2011) – Cinnabon is providing customizable options with a new line of blended beverages and new flavored frostings, available for a limited time.

The new Creamy ReTreat is an exclusive blend of premium Oreo® cookies, a hint of vanilla and ribbons of Ghirardelli chocolate sauce. Back by popular demand, Cinnabon bakeries are offering a low-fat, dairy-free frozen blended lemonade. These Tangy ReTreats are available in lemon, raspberry and orange-mango flavors and served with Cinnabon signature flavored syrup swirls.

Cinnabon also is introducing three new flavors of its classic cream cheese frosting. Available in classic cream cheese, raspberry, orange and strawberry, the frostings can be paired with the company’s most portable snacks – as a dip for Cinnabon Stix® or as a topping for Center of the Roll.

“Cinnabon is proud to be known for more pleasure per bite than any other snacks on the market, and this continues to be true with the refreshing, but still irresistibly delicious, summer offerings,” said Kat Cole, Cinnabon president. “We’re inviting guests to ‘ReTreat’ with one of our creamy, fruity or tangy frozen beverages. In addition, our new flavored frostings provide an escape from the ordinary by allowing guests to customize their experience. They can top, dip, blend and enjoy the flavors however they prefer!”

The Creamy ReTreat, Tangy Lemonade ReTreats and flavored frostings will be available now through Sept. 3. For more information on these limited-time offers or to find a location near you, visit www.cinnabon.com.

About Cinnabon,Inc.

Founded in Seattlein 1985 and now based in Atlanta, Cinnabon, Inc. is the market leader among cinnamon roll bakeries. The company serves fresh, aromatic, oven-hot cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. Cinnabon currently operates more than 800 franchised locations worldwide, primarily in high traffic venues such as shopping malls, airports, train stations, travel plazas, entertainment centers, academic institutions and military establishments. Visit www.cinnabon.com for more information, follow us on Twitter @CinnabonInc or become a Facebook fan at http://www.facebook.com/Cinnabon.

About FOCUS Brands

FOCUS Brands Inc. is the franchisor and operator of more than 3,300 ice cream stores, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes in 47 states and 42 countries under the brand names, Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Schlotzsky’s®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, and the franchisor of Seattle’s Best Coffee® on certain military bases and in certain international markets. Based in Atlanta, the primary objective of FOCUS Brands is to “FOCUS on making people happy.” Please visit www.focusbrands.com to learn more.